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MV - Compact switchgear ECOS-C Safety
B ECOS-C
2 Safety
HIGH VO TAGE, DANGER OF DEATH
The ECOS-C medium-voltage switchgear unit is designed for rated voltages up to 24 kV and is
subject to the applicable national and international regulations for high-voltage operations.
The switchgear can be operated only when it is in the enclosed condition. Safety devices may not be
switched off or disabled. If the regulations in respect of safe working practices are disregarded, mal-
functions and damage to the switchgear or parts thereof, together with injuries and impairment of
health of personnel, may occur. Comply with the statutory and operational provisions for safe working
practices!
2.1 General Safety Instructions
The ECOS-C medium-voltage switchgear unit is manufactured according to current technology and in
compliance with recognised safety standards. Nevertheless hazards and effects on users and third
parties may arise during operation.
DANGER
High voltage, danger of death
uring operation of the switchgear, parts of the equipment are live at high voltages.
• o not remove any guards.
• o not reach into any openings.
• Comply with the safety instructions listed in this manual, the applicable national and
international regulations for accident prevention and the internal working instructions,
operating instructions and safety instructions.
• Faults which may affect safety must be rectified immediately.
2.1.1 Use for the intended purpose
The ECOS-C medium-voltage switchgear unit is intended exclusively for the distribution and switching
of electrical energy. It may be operated only by competent persons authorised by the operating com-
pany, who are qualified in terms of the applicable statutory regulations and the applicable national and
international standards and guidelines. Usage for any other purpose is deemed to be improper use
and can give rise to risks to life and limb or personnel and risks of damage to property.
The ECOS-C medium-voltage switchgear unit may be used only when in a technically fault-free state.
The instructions listed in this manual must be complied with.
The operating company bears sole liability for all injuries and damages arising from improper use of
the equipment or parts thereof, or use of the equipment or parts thereof for purposes not approved by
the manufacturer.
Any modifications to the product require approval in advance by the manufacturer and must be docu-
mented accordingly.
The applicable laws and other statutory ordinances, standards and regulations must be complied with
in addition to the chapters of this manual.
